Resources for Families

Learning About Unitarian Universalism

Albany UU subscribes to a wonderful resource called “Soulful Home” that can help you explore Unitarian Univeralism at home. This monthly publication is available in digital or paper form, email Elizabeth Baldes, Director of Religious Education at dre@albanyuu.org for your copy.

You can read our 8 Unitarian-Universalist Principles here, and in simpler language here

And you can read about some of the sources we draw on here, and in simpler language here.

Pandemic

As parents and caretakers, life can be overwhelming at times, especially as we have now been coping with COVID-19 for more than two years. There are potentially-helpful resources here and here.

Anti-Oppression

Talking About Race – Start the Conversation

Your Five-year-old is Already Racially Biased

The Top 5 Reasons Well Meaning White Parents Do Not Discuss Race With Their White Children

7 Reminders for White Parents Talking to Their Kids About Police Killing Black People

Teaching Young Children About Bias, Diversity, and Social Justice

 Unpacking and Transforming Your Biases For A Better Community by Denise Hernandez

The Danger of a Single Story by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Raising Race Conscious Children